About North Greenville University

Founded in 1892, North Greenville University. is a Private college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 2,341 full time undergraduate students, and 193 full time graduate students.

The North Greenville University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 166 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at North Greenville University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate59%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range910-1310
ACT Range20-29

Admissions at NGU are considered Selective, with ,29% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 30 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

83% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 48% were in the top quarter, and 22% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at North Greenville University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
12%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
35%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
6%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
94%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
24%
“We bought the gear”
59%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
41%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
76%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
12%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
65%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
35%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
65%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
35%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
12%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
35%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
6%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
94%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
24%
“We bought the gear”
59%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
41%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
76%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
12%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
65%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
35%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
65%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
35%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    97 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    59 Students rated off-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    102 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    105 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    105 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    104 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    104 Students rated local services 3.2 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    105 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

North Greenville University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of North Greenville University?

21 Students rated North Greenville University

reLAXbrayden - 06/21/2024

North Greenville University is a great place to learn and grow in your faith. I visited the campus a few times and new immediately this is the place I was supposed to go. The university just renovated and expanded the College of Business and Entrepreneurship building. The campus is small enough to be able to walk anywhere. Sports are a big part of campus life and this year we have new mascot, the Trailblazers.

Madison - 06/12/2024

North Greenville University is such a welcoming and peaceful place. The students and professors both made me feel very welcome when I first attended. There are so many majors available along with extracurriculars. Outside of class there is always something going on, so many fun student events, and so many chances to get involved with intramurals. The sports events are very fun to attend, especially with friends.

Jakel - 04/10/2024

I think its a great school to leran and network along with getting a competitive advantage. This school was the perfect fit for me and I had no problems. It was smooth getting into the school and being able to meet people and finding out that it’s a strong culture.

Amber - 11/11/2020

I love North Greenville University. I really enjoy my professors and love my English classes. I feel I have selected the right major for me and enjoy my major specific classes. I feel safe on campus and enjoy my room mate and my suite mates. My dorm is cozy.

North Greenville University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at North Greenville University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for North Greenville University is 59%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would remind myself that what you do with your education in high school will effect the rest of your career. If you do not apply yourself in high school, you will have a rough time when you get to college. Also, learn your study habits now, its hard to buckel down when you get to college if you did not do it in high school, there is way more distractions in college.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    North Greenville University is a friendly, Christian environment that lives up to it's mottos, "become a difference maker, " and "where Christ makes a difference."

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Classmates at NGU are friendly and helpful.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    That the college is not really open to other ideas based outside of the Southern Baptist beliefe. The university in itself is very conservative, they do however, have some liberal (ie Democratic club). You will be kicked out of the school for drinking and having sex and you will be counseled for smoking. They try to preserve their Christian hertiage, which is perfectly fine.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    One of the best things about NGU is that the environment is laidback. In addition, the teachers are really helpful, friendly, and challenging.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    i think that some one that is a driven person would do well here. Also some that puts a high value on morals.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before arriving to the school I wish I knew the specific rules and how they enforce them with procedures. I also believed that my school was a little bigger in porportion, because I visited the school at night on my arrival.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is serious about learning and commited to their studies. Someone who wants to presue a solid relationship with the Lord.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The professors here really care about your well-being and they truly care about you and your personal life. I love that it is a small campus so I can get to know people easier.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    This school has Christ centered and strives to make sure you become a stronger Christian as well as a stronger student. It is a little far from the nearest city. The view of the mountains is spectacular and breath-taking. The faculty and teachers of the school are always very friendly and encouraging. Drinking and smoking and having sexual relations outside of marriage are all not allowed at this school. They try to keep a good enviroment.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Being a Christian based school with high levels of education. We have good sports teams that reach out the community. We also are very globally interactive with mission trips year round.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about going to NGU is the dress code. Although the reasoning behind is extremely understandable, it is sometimes very hard to find shirts that have straps that are 3 inches wide.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Well, Academics is one thing that I would say is exemplary at North Greenville University. The courses are rigorous and the teachers are experienced.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Frisbee, Basketball, Flag football, and other intramural sports are common place on NGU campus. Playing ping pong and billiards in the stud at night, and driving to downtown Greenville. NGU campus is a suitcase campus, most kids here go home on the weekend. If you don't find friends the weekends can be pretty boring.

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  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I do enjoy life at North Greenville University very much, but it definitely has it's down sides. There are just so many rules restricting you from what you can and cannot do. I don't feel like a college student. I feel like a high school student at summer camp.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Being a Christian based school, I feel like North Greenville University has a stereotype for housing 'foot-washing baptists' and 'Jesus Freaks'. Seeing that we are in the bible belt in Greenville, South Carolina this is true, but there is also a ton of diversity on campus. There are weed smokers. There are partiers. There are Fixed-Gear Bicycle Riders. It's just like a normal school.

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Student Body

Students

50%

female

50%

male

2,341

Total Undergrad Enrollment

193

Total Grad Students

19%

Out-Of-State

77%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

14

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

64%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
78%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending North Greenville University receive some sort of financial aid. 38% were awarded federal grants. While 46% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$17,594

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,200

Books and Supplies

$9,892

Room and Board

29,686

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$21,980
$30 - $48K
$21,559
$48 - $75K
$24,000
$75 - $110K
$22,670
$110K & UP
$22,916

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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